Car Tech - 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i

It's the original BMW SUV, now all-new for its third generation. Brian Cooley takes the BMW X5 xDrive35i out for a spin and checks the tech.​

[enriquesinghjr]

Best, most honest, balanced X5 review I have seen online.

[MiLo-lilx]

Mine was 87k, but I bought it used after 3, 5yrs and 60k miles for 40. Didn't regret it. Awesome machine.

[TschkaMoran]

finally Someone that knows how to review a car the right way.

[mike_eh_]

Anyone else notice at around 3:40 when he says "when I put our car in reverse" and in the video he puts it in drive LOL

[SeanBrennan]

The BMW X5 is an outstanding vehicle. It's road manners are fantastic and the car just always goes where you point it and want it to go, this includes not only nice sunny days but in rain & snow.
Extremely sure footed in the snow, you have a very solid comfort level that you are going to get where you are going in even the deepest of snowy conditions.
The 35i is an outstanding engine with 300HP and when driven conservatively you'll easily see 30+ MPG on the highway. Opt for the 35d (Diesel) and you'll well be into the 30's MPG wise which for a full size, all wheel drive vehicle is quite good.

[hudson]

Brian Cooley is the best to ever do it, hands down..

[mogsyman]

Great balanced write up, thanks. I have a 2016 (2017 model) 50d M Sport which is a 376bhp diesel, 700 and something NM torque SAV. Having come from an F10 M5 I was always going to be a bit disappointed with performance however the Tri-turbo diesel is an absolute gem. In comfort it's sweet as a nut, however knock the gear lever to the left and put your foot down and the car really moves, in fact it moves faster than it should really and possibly too fast for the chassis. Mine was built for me and I pretty much have all the options aside from Bose, 7 seats and few others minor options which in the UK will list at about £75000 however BMW are offering discounts and my car went down to about £60000 (still a huge amount of money!) and after a year I still look forward to spending time in the car. I have been on road trips around Europe taking my family skiing with of course with the obligatory top box and I drive all around the UK and today for example spent 6 hours in the car driving in and out of London (the traffic is terrible in London!) and I never get out feeling tired or uncomfortable. I'm getting 28mpg average but on a run will get late 30's and I tend to drive like an 18 year old hooligan :) At the moment I just can't see myself in any other vehicle.

[samuelraj]

Its expensive but once you drive in a highway or a crowed city traffic you say its all worthy for a bmw. Super fast with control in high way, super smooth and easy to drive in city traffic with full tech package.
Samuel from Kuwait.

[smalekan]

You're reviews are a breath of fresh air, love your work! Keep it up!

[EggFoolYoung]

Love this dudes reviews. Spends more time on the tech.

[junebug]

I don’t think I have thoroughly laughed hysterically and enjoyed an amazing interview so much.

[nehiobaseki]

By far the best most informative review car channel.

[TOTH_]

4:10 best inline 6 ever made?!! The 2JZ and RB26 wanna have a word with you Mr.Cooley!

[ej_tech]

Radio...tuning mode...change to...frequency--SHOT ME

BMW has done it well with just FM...frequency

[maxlastname]

Is no one gunna talk about how smooth it looks

[NileshR]

My family got a 2015 X5 sDrive35i in Miami & it's an absolute beauty & such a looker inside & out

[dorianthomas]

Of all the reviews out there on this car I was specifically waiting on brian as my reviewer, and saabkyle04 as my start-up walk through guy thank you!

[corvetkidable]

How does the Honda Accord and Honda Civic have a standard back up camera and not this?

[cac]

I own this car and believe me it's awesome! You have to get the M sport package though...looks sweet.

[qzqx]

I like the style you use while reviewing this guy. Everything I like to know.